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Vessel decorated with birds

ca. 8th–9th century CE
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Vessel decorated with birds
  • Date: ca. 8th–9th century CE
  • Geography: Western Central Asia
  • Culture: Western Central Asia
  • Medium: Ceramic, paint
  • Dimensions: 4.41 in. (11.2 cm)
  • Credit Line: Gift of D. and M. Aaron, 1993
  • Object Number: 1993.344
  • Curatorial Department: Ancient West Asian Art
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